Flowback Operator

Flowback Operator Salary

$25.5K

$40K

$62.5K

$42,306

/year

$20.34

/hour

Flowback Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$42,306

Columbus

Ohio

$40,864

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    How much does a Flowback Operator make?

    As of Jun 15, 2026, the average annual pay for a Flowback Operator in the United States is $42,306 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $20.34 an hour. This is the equivalent of $813/week or $3,525/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $62,500 and as low as $25,500, the majority of Flowback Operator salaries currently range between $35,500 (25th percentile) to $47,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $54,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Flowback Operator varies greatly (by as much as 12000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Flowback Operator in your area makes on average $40,864 per year, or $1,442 (3.408%) less than the national average annual salary of $42,306. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for Flowback Operator salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Flowback Operator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Flowback Operator Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Flowback Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $26,482 (62.6%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $26,963 (63.7%) above the $42,306 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Flowback Operator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Kentville, NS, and Kelowna, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Flowback Operator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Kentville, NS

    $69,269

    $33.30

    Whitehorse, YT

    $68,828

    $33.09

    Carcross, YT

    $68,788

    $33.07

    North Cowichan, BC

    $68,351

    $32.86

    Duncan, BC

    $68,088

    $32.73

    Oak Bay, BC

    $67,965

    $32.68

    Alberton, PE

    $67,045

    $32.23

    Courtenay, BC

    $66,865

    $32.15

    Saint John, NB

    $66,425

    $31.94

    Kelowna, BC

    $66,286

    $31.87

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Flowback Operator Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Flowback Operator category.

    For example Water Truck jobs pay as much as $5,643 (13.3%) more than the average Flowback Operator salary of $42,306. If you're qualified, finding work as a Water Truck may help you make more money than that of the average Flowback Operator position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Water Truck

    $47,949

    $23.05

    Water Meter Technician

    $47,011

    $22.60

    Water Meter Reader

    $46,468

    $22.34

    Water Meter Installer

    $41,926

    $20.16

    Waterman

    $35,311

    $16.98

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    Infographic detailing Flowback Operator salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $42,306 per year or $20.34 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.